Did you know that James Bay is home to the largest concentration of seniors in the country?18.4% of the population in Victoria is a senior, meaning that not only does our community have a higher than average number of seniors, we also…
We may occasionally toy with the idea of what to do with millions if we win a lottery but I think this may be the extent of most people’s philanthropic dreams. (After a long and happy marriage my spouse and I have…
The team at Volunteer Victoria has been musing on an idea for a couple of days now. After stumbling across a Fantasy Football League, we asked ourselves what would a Fantasy Non-Profit League in Victoria look like? Of course, our Fantasy…
It’s August – if you have been paying even the slightest attention to the calendar, the weather, or your vacation schedule, or if you are more than 4 years old, then you already know this. BC teachers are still on strike.…
Has your inbox been inundated this week with requests from all types of businesses seeking your permission to ‘stay in touch?’ Canada’s new Commercial Anti-Spam Law (CASL) takes effect July 1st, and while there is still time for non-profit organizations to…
The Victoria and Esquimalt Police Boards implemented a temporary stop to police information and background checks for all non-vulnerable sectors as of June 25, 2014. The stop of information and background checks is a temporary measure while privacy recommendations by…
Question: How do you make a small fortune in business? Answer: Start with a large fortune and work your way down. OK, so this is an old joke and not a very good joke but the question of how a…
We often get requests from volunteers who want a position that will be inspiring, challenging, and rewarding – and a volunteer position that will help them build skills and gain knowledge so that they can explore or strengthen their career…
It has been a difficult couple of weeks for non-profits in the media. On Thursday, the criminal and fraudulent acts that directly led to the closure of the much-loved Capital Families organization in the Westshore were proven in a court…
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION An exciting opportunity exists to join an outstanding staff and volunteer team providing services to 300 non profit agencies and thousands of volunteers in greater victoria. Volunteer victoria is seeking an exceptional individual to…
